Ian Wright returns to Brazil after knifepoint robbery scare

HARROWING: Ian Wright has returned to his post in Brazil after an armed robbery at his house [PA]

Wright, 50, rushed back to his London home last Thursday after his wife Nancy and two daughters were threatened by armed robbers.

Four masked men carrying knives threatened to cut off the fingers of Wright's children unless Nancy, 39, cooperated.

The family are unhurt, but the former footballer's MBE and a rare watch were stolen along with a number of other unspecified items.

STOLEN: Ian Wright with the MBE stolen by the masked raiders [PA]

“We are trying to trace these four men, and I'd ask anyone who may know anything to get in touch with my team and help us”

Detective Chief Inspector Mick Gornall

Police are currently investigating the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Mick Gornall, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are trying to trace these four men, and I'd ask anyone who may know anything to get in touch with my team and help us."

Wright has been open about the robbery on Twitter and tweeted to followers last weekend that a reward would be offered for information leading to the arrest of the robbers.

He even announced his return to Brazil on Twitter, with an added image macro showing Rafiki from the Lion King, and a message about forgiveness.